Swapnil Pandey writes with sensitivity about the lives and sacrifices of military families, particularly women, and the emotional landscape of Indian armed forces personnel. Her works delve into military fiction with romantic undertones, highlighting the intimate aspects of service life. Through her narratives, she offers a glimpse into the resilience and love that surrounds those who serve their country and their kin. Her writing provides a poignant exploration of human connection amidst challenging circumstances.
Based on more than two hundred interviews with the friends and families of these men, conducted over one year and multiple trips to various Special Forces Units near the LoC and the LAC, Balidan seeks to resurrect these men from the shadows for the first time ever.
Who continues to pay the costs of war long after our soldiers are gone? There are many stories of courageous heroes at the borders, but how much do we know about the women standing strong behind them?The Force Behind the Forces: Stories of Brave Indian Army Wives is a collection of seven true stories of eternal love, courage and sacrifice. Written by an army wife, Swapnil Pandey, this book brings to light moving stories of unimaginable valour in the face of broken dreams, lost hopes and shattered families. It proves that bullets and bombs can only pierce the bodies of our soldiers, for their stories will live on in the hearts of these brave women forever, women who have dedicated their lives to the nation, without even a uniform to call their own.